ClearEdge

Contractor Special Security Officer I

10620 Guilford Rd Ste 200, Jessup, MD 20794

On-site · Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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Join ClearPoint and become part of a team focused on delivering secure environments that support mission-critical work for government and defense organizations. ClearPoint specializes in designing, building, and managing secure facilities and controlled environments that enable partners across the Defense Industrial Base to operate in highly regulated settings. As part of the ClearSpectrum LLC family of companies, ClearPoint combines enterprise resources with small-business agility to deliver secure infrastructure solutions. Our team supports the development of secure collaboration spaces, classified environments, and mission-enabling facilities that help customers execute critical national security missions.

Your Mission

ClearEdge is hiring a Contractor Special Security Officer I (CSSO I) to oversee day-to-day security operations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Intelligence Community, NISPOM, SCI, and corporate security requirements.

You will manage personnel, physical, and information security functions while serving as a primary liaison with government security representatives. This role will oversee SCIF access and documentation, personnel security processing, SCI briefings and training, inspections, security reporting, and accreditation activities while maintaining a secure and compliant environment.

You Will Excel in This Role If You:

Have strong experience supporting security programs within the Intelligence Community
Are knowledgeable of NISPOM, SCI security requirements, DoD directives, and applicable ICDs
Are highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing extensive security documentation and records
Communicate effectively with government representatives, customers, employees, and security leadership
Can independently manage competing priorities while maintaining strict security standards
Have strong judgment, integrity, and customer service skills
Are able to provide top tier customer service
Are comfortable responding to security matters and emergencies outside normal business hours

A Day in the Life:

Managing daily SCIF operations, access control, personnel rosters, and visitor certifications
Maintaining SCIF security documentation, logs, records, DD254s, access lists, and accreditation materials
Processing personnel security requirements, SCI eligibility, nominations, polygraph requests, and clearance actions in DISS
Conducting SCI indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, foreign travel briefings, and security education
Conducting inspections, maintaining alarm and access control records, and coordinating corrective actions
Serving as the primary liaison with government security representatives and communicating security requirements and updates
Investigating, documenting, and reporting security violations and incidents as required
Supporting SCIF accreditation, inspections, emergency procedures, and other security requirements

What We Are Expecting From You:

Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus four (4) years of related security experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Minimum four (4) years of related security experience in an Intelligence Community environment
Demonstrated experience using DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems of record
Experience managing SCIF personnel, physical, and information security requirements
Knowledge of applicable DoD, NISPOM, SCI, and Intelligence Community security requirements
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills

Nice to Have:

Microsoft Office proficiency
CSSO certification
Experience managing SCIF accreditation and inspection activities
Experience providing SCI security briefings, training, and debriefings
Experience managing security violations, investigations, and corrective actions
Experience training or supervising junior security personnel
Familiarity with Escort and Courier, PII Safeguarding, and Cyber Awareness requirements
Experience working directly with government security representatives

ClearPoint is committed to delivering secure, compliant environments that enable our partners to operate effectively in mission-critical settings. We value a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence while empowering our employees with opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful work. Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide how we operate and how we support our customers and partners. If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to explore additional opportunities across the ClearSpectrum family of companies or reach out to our recruiting team at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearPoint is an equal opportunity employer.

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